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Why Shingle Roofing?

Asphalt shingles are the number one choice for roofing in North America for good reason. They offer versatility, weather resistance and much more. If it’s time to replace your roof, it’s worthwhile to consider the benefits of asphalt shingles for your home. After all, the roof may be the most important part of your home, as far as function goes. If your roof isn’t working, everything beneath it is at risk. Here’s why you should choose asphalt shingles over other materials for your new roof.

Asphalt shingles can cover many different angles, shapes and forms. That means that they work with almost any type of roof, from cross hipped to Dutch gable. No matter how large or complicated your roof is, you can trust that asphalt shingles will cover it all seamlessly. There are slope requirements, as there is a minimum slope for asphalt roofing. However, almost all homes in North America are suitable for asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are flexible. It’s easy to add new features to one part of a shingle roof without disturbing the rest. The same may not be said of other roof types.

Asphalt shingles are available in a range of rich architectural styles. 3-tab shingles are traditional and work with many home styles. Dimensional and premium shingles are also available in multiple styles. In fact, some mimic the look of other roofing materials, like slate and cedar shakes. This way, you can get the design advantages of these materials without their drawbacks. Asphalt shingles are available in a huge range of colors. The wide selection of asphalt shingle colors available makes that possible. Other roofing materials just don’t offer as many colors.

Asphalt shingles are the most cost-effective roofing materials upfront, and they still last long enough to provide the most value over the long term. Those who need more weather, fire, or wind resistance can find those features in performance shingles, without incurring too much extra cost.

Those who need more weather, fire, or wind resistance can find those features in performance shingles, without incurring too much extra cost. Some asphalt shingles feature the highest fire rating, Class A. When installed as part of a complete roof system, they offer superior protection against penetration and spread of fire in the case of external fire hazards. There are shingles available that have built-in algae-resistance. These shingles inhibit blue-green algae growth, protecting the color and appearance of your roof.

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